Google Data Analytics Certificate

An 8-course program covering spreadsheets, SQL, R programming, Tableau, and data cleaning — the exact skill stack that junior data analyst job postings require. Over 2.5 million enrollments since launch. Google designed it for people with no prior experience and considers it equivalent to a 4-year degree for their entry-level data analytics roles. Graduates report a median salary increase of $26,000 within 6 months. Like the UX certificate, financial aid makes it effectively free. The R programming and Tableau modules alone are worth the time — both skills command $5-15/hour premiums in the freelance market.